Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: The Old Coal Miner’s Lamp

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Author: Vicky Peplow

Genre: Literature and Fiction

Part of a series? No

Order in series:

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51848064-the-old-coal-miner-s-lamp

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Billy loses his life in a mining accident. From then on, he helps the recently departed to cross over to the light.

Many years later, Mike has flashbacks to a time he was never part of. But rather than flashbacks, he is in the actual situation, with all the risks associated to that.

Danielle is a medium who helps Mike understand what is happening. Can they work things out before the danger catches up with them?

What I liked about the book:

The book is action-packed, and full of suspense and intrigue.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the second book I’ve read by this author, and I look forward to reading more.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a paranormal mystery.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Maybe

Adult Yes

If you like suspense, this book may be the book for you.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

After Billy loses his life in a mining accident, he becomes the carrier of the Old Coal Miner’s Lamp, helping to guide other lost souls on their way to the Light.

Mike begins having strange flashes of the past and seeks out the help to make sense of what he is going through.

Danielle answers the call to assist Mike with his visions, but when she too begins to have some strange sensations, will she continue to search for the truth or steer clear of the unknown?

Connections will be revealed and a darkness will rear its head along the way.

Will Billy, Mike, and Danielle be able to work together to overcome the obstacles and defeat the darkness?

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